Bridge Days Hamburg 2027
Bridge days 2027 in Hamburg: a total of 6 opportunities to gain a break of at least four days with a single vacation day.
Hamburg has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027, ranking 10 among the 16 federal states; the year comprises 256 working days.
The longest continuous break is 5 days – achievable with a single vacation day around Good Friday or Easter Monday.
With the 6 bridge days, up to 26 days off can be combined using only 6 vacation days.
Relevant for the bridge days: only Hamburg and a few other states have additional public holidays such as Reformation Day – which is why the bridge-day list differs from state to state.
All Bridge Days in Hamburg 2027
| Bridge Day | Weekday | Occasion (public holiday) | Time off from–to | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 | Monday | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2027) | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Thursday | Good Friday (Mar 26, 2027) | Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Tuesday | Easter Monday (Mar 29, 2027) | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 30, 2027 | 5 |
| May 7, 2027 | Friday | Ascension Day (May 6, 2027) | May 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027 | 4 |
| May 14, 2027 | Friday | Whit Monday (May 17, 2027) | May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | 4 |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | Whit Monday (May 17, 2027) | May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 4 |
The Best Blocks
- 5 days off with a single vacation day on Mar 25, 2027 (Thursday) – around Good Friday: Mar 25, 2027 to Mar 29, 2027
- 5 days off with a single vacation day on Mar 30, 2027 (Tuesday) – around Easter Monday: Mar 26, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on Jan 4, 2027 (Monday) – around New Year’s Day: Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 4, 2027
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on May 7, 2027 (Friday) – around Ascension Day: May 6, 2027 to May 9, 2027
- 4 days off with a single vacation day on May 14, 2027 (Friday) – around Whit Monday: May 14, 2027 to May 17, 2027
Regional Public Holidays in Hamburg
These public holidays exist only in some federal states and affect the bridge-day situation in Hamburg: Reformation Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the bridge days in Hamburg in 2027?
Hamburg has 6 bridge-day opportunities in 2027. The table lists all dates with the corresponding public holiday and the resulting time off.
Is a bridge day always worth it?
A bridge day is worthwhile when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday (four days off) or on a Wednesday (up to five days off). Holidays directly adjacent to a weekend do not extend the break.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Hamburg Holiday Act (Hamburgisches Feiertagsgesetz)